Calling all Bostonians and Notorious RBG (aka Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg) fans! On March 29, American brew giant Samuel Adams released a very special new beer. Dubbed “When There Are Nine,” the beer company was inspired by Ginsburg and her response to being asked, “When will there be enough women on the Supreme […]
Real crocodile skin is falling out of fashion. When Chanel banned the use of exotic skins (and fur) in December 2018, the designer house created a domino effect throughout the luxury industry. In February 2019, Victoria Beckham’s namesake brand confirmed that the label also will ban exotic skins from its A/W ‘19 collection. A week […]
When it comes to “superfoods,” you’ve heard all about nuts, but what about seeds? These precious little packages of nutrient glory are popping up everywhere, and for good reason. They’re nutritional powerhouses—loaded with dietary fiber, protein, healthy fats, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. There are many different types of seeds to choose from, and they’re easy […]
At an Apple Special Event on March 25, the company unveiled Apple Arcade, which it calls the world’s first game subscription service, for mobile (iOS), desktop (macOS) and the living room (tvOS) as well as offline. It will feature curated, new games that will allow users to download and play a selection of premium games […]
At the onset of 2019, online marketplace 1stdibs polled its trade community and developed a report on industry insights. Working with research firm Surveys & Forecasts, LLC, 1stdibs polled more than 700 designers around the world to get a sense of how and what they’re buying—and synthesized those findings into predictions of what’s to come […]
Each year, we throw away enough plastic to circle the planet four times, 50 percent of which was only used once. Then it ends up emitting greenhouse gasses from a landfill or becoming part of the massive garbage island floating in the Pacific. But many fashion houses, which may be thought of as frivolous and […]
Yes, nuts have fat and calories, which is probably why they are just so darn tasty, but they also pack such a powerful nutritional punch that they can actually help with your battle of the bulge. In a study of over 125,000 adult men and women presented by the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions […]
In a collaborative report from several organizations, including the national Resources Defense Council and Consumer Reports, only two out of 25 fast-food and fast-casual restaurant chains – Shake Shack and BurgerFi – were awarded an A for their policies on antibiotics in beef used in their burgers. All the other top burger joints, including heavy […]
In a report recently published by Wired, McDonald’s is set to announce that it has reached an agreement to acquire Dynamic Yield, a startup based in Tel Aviv that provides retailers with algorithmically driven “decision logic” technology. Just what is decision logic? Well, when you add an item to an online shopping cart, this is […]
Both Gucci and Roberto Cavalli have just been awarded with the “Welcome. Working for Refugee Integration,” prize, spearheaded by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, or UNHCR, which both companies committed to in 2018. The initiative is aimed at promoting inclusivity and human rights of refugees escaping from war-torn countries by enhancing their financial […]